East Otero School District No. R1 is hiring a School Counselor to provide a comprehensive, developmental program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development for K-12 students. You will act as a professional school advocate dedicated to maximizing student potential and academic achievement.
What You'll Do
- Work with students on an individual or small group basis to facilitate academic, social, personal, and career development.
- Design and implement counseling curriculum.
- Collaborate with staff, administration, and parents to support student success.
- Utilize existing data to advocate for student achievement.
- Support students in discovering and developing their special abilities.
- Provide support and educational information to parents.
- Collaborate with parents to foster positive school/home relationships.
- Adhere to school and district discipline policy.
- Participate in the orientation of new students and staff to the building.
- Collaborate with community referral agencies.
- Supervise students as requested by the building principal.
- Serve as a member of assigned professional learning communities (committees) for the enhancement of student learning.
- Assist with CSAP and other testing.
- Serve as a member of the East Otero District Crises Team and the Counseling Advisor Board.
- Maintain student records and submit required reports.
- Perform other duties assigned by the building principal.
What We're Looking For
- Master's Degree in counseling from an accredited college/university.
- Colorado Department of Education - Special Services License with Endorsement - Counseling.
Team & Environment
This position reports directly to the building principal.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary and fringe benefits determined by the adopted Certified Staff Salary Schedule.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at La Junta Primary School.
East Otero School District No. R1 is an equal opportunity employer.
